title: Method of endoscopic esophageal intubation using a rigid esophagoscope.
abstract: Endoscopic intubation of malignant esophageal strictures carries a substantial risk of esophageal perforation. We have developed a method of endoscopic intubation that reduces to a minimum the elements of the procedure that have to be performed "blind." The use of this method has been associated with a reduction in perforation rates when compared with other series.
authors.affiliation: Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Gaer
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Blauth
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Townsend
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Fountain
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000628:therapy*; D020701:Esophagoscopes; D004947:Esophagus; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000379:methods*